Shawn Carter Peterson

Shawn Carter Peterson

Shawn Carter Peterson is a native of Baltimore, MD. He graduated from Vassar College cum laude with a dual degree in Drama and Africana Studies. Since moving to Los Angeles, Shawn has made a name for himself by becoming a recognized staple in tons of national commercials, and print ads. As one of young Hollywood’s up and coming actors, Shawn’s appearances on television have varied from one hour dramas like HBO’s Entourage, F/X’s The Shield & FOX’s Houseto half hour sitcoms like CBS’ How I Met Your Mother & FOX’s Til Death . Most recently, Shawn landed roles on Showtime’s United States of Tara, TNT’sFranklin & Bash, CBS’s $#*! My DAD SAYS, TNT’s Common Law & ABC’s CASTLE. SCP’s next appearances with be on TNT’s Southland and The CW’s Hart of Dixie.